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Courtney Jerome

Courtney Jerome

With about 20 years of professional media experience, Courtney Jerome has found a passion for storytelling and showcasing our region in a positive light. She's written stories for television broadcasts, magazines, and digital publications. In addition, she owns a boutique creative marketing agency — courtneyjeromemedia.com. Contact Courtney, owner of Epicenter Mt. Pleasant, at editor@epicentermtpleasant.com.

Courtney's Latest Articles

Sleepy Dog Books
Mt. Pleasant bookstore earns national recognition, $20K grant

Local literacy efforts receive a win, as Sleepy Dog Books is awarded a $20,000 national grant to expand its bookstore operations and grow its mission of increasing book access for children and families across mid Michigan.

Art Reach Mid Michigan
Art Reach celebrates 45 years of creativity with free community events

Art Reach of Mid Michigan celebrates 45 years of classes, public art initiatives, gallery exhibitions, and community events designed to make the arts accessible to all.

Mid Michigan College Events Center
Isabella Bank partnership supports future arena, events at Mid Michigan College

Mid Michigan College’s new Morey Event Center is gaining momentum with a major early commitment from a familiar local partner. The investment will help shape a new on-campus space designed for athletics, student milestones, and community gatherings—marking a significant step forward for the college and the region.

RESD Student Leadership Community
Students are speaking up. And schools are listening.

The Gratiot-Isabella RESD Student Leadership Community initiative empowers students from 12 area schools to develop leadership and collaboration skills while elevating student voices to better inform and strengthen local education experiences.

Mt. Pleasant ice cream
Outskirts Cafe expands menu to serve Mt. Pleasant ice cream

Outskirts Cafe is growing beyond its breakfast and lunch roots. Beginning in April, the Mt. Pleasant cafe is introducing a new offering that’s set to extend its hours—and bring a familiar favorite back to a well-known corner of town.

Women in Business Mt. Pleasant
Chamber initiative creates meaningful space for women leaders to connect

What started as a simple idea—to create space for women in business to connect—has grown into a dynamic, year-round series in Mt. Pleasant.

Mt. Pleasant Public Schools
Inside the decision-making behind MPPS snow days

When winter weather threatens Isabella County, Mt. Pleasant Public Schools begins evaluating conditions long before families wake up. From National Weather Service briefings to early-morning road checks, district leaders weigh multiple factors before deciding whether to cancel or delay classes—all with student safety as the top priority.

CMU Career Guarantee
CMU becomes first public university in Michigan to guarantee jobs after graduation

CMU announces The Central Career Guarantee, becoming the first public university in Michigan to guarantee a job or graduate school after graduation.

Outskirts Cafe Mt. Pleasant
Outskirts Cafe opens after a nationwide search for the right home

Co-founders Chris Houlette and Bob Godich bring all-day breakfast and lunch, award-winning experience, and long-term vision to the former Dozer’s location at their new Outskirts Cafe.

Isabella Bank Holiday with Heart
Holiday with Heart delivers $24K in nonprofit community support

Isabella Bank’s first Holiday with Heart initiative directed $24,000 to eight nonprofits across mid Michigan, powered by more than 3,000 community votes.

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